No Bake Hershey Pie

Somewhere in suburban America circa 1965, a woman named Sandy set a no-bake Hershey Pie on the dessert table and accidentally became the most popular person at the cookout. Helen is still holding a grudge. One bite of this cool, creamy chocolate pie explains exactly how that happened. Thankfully, you don't need a time machine to make one.

Table of Contents

• 🥰 Is this no bake Hershey pie recipe for you?
• 🧾 What you'll need
• 📖 Recipe
• 🔪 How to make no-bake Hershey pie
• 😱 What can go wrong (and how to fix it)
• 👩‍🍳 FAQs
• 📚 More easy icebox pie recipes
• 💬 Comments

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🥰 Is this no bake Hershey pie recipe for you?

• You hear "no-bake" and immediately become interested.
• You think chocolate deserves its own place in the food pyramid.
• 4 ingredient recipes are your happy place
• You consider Cool Whip a valid life choice.
• You have fond memories of church suppers, family reunions, and neighborhood cookouts.

🧾 What you'll need

Sandy didn't need a complicated shopping list, and neither do you. 😏 Just 4 ingredients and a ready-made crust stand between you and chocolate Xanadu.

• Hershey bars - The star of the show. This pie doesn't mess around with subtle chocolate flavor. Don't substitute chocolate chips - they don't melt right and the flavor isn't the same.
• Milk - Helps melt everything into smooth, chocolatey perfection.
• Marshmallows - The secret weapon that gives the filling its fluffy, cloud-like texture.
• Cool Whip - Folded in at the end for that classic creamy texture that's been making potluck desserts irresistible for generations.
• Chocolate crumb crust - Store-bought or homemade Oreo crust, either works. Nobody's handing out medals for making your own crust on a July afternoon.

Be sure to download the free printable kitchen cheat sheet with extra tips, faqs, storage, and more.

📖 Recipe

🔪 How to make no-bake Hershey pie

A few simple steps stand between you and a pie plate full of chocolate happiness.

1. Add the milk and marshmallows to a saucepan and heat gently until the marshmallows melt into a smooth, sticky goo.
2. Stir in the Hershey bars until they're completely melted, then let the mixture cool so it doesn't bully the Cool Whip and cause it to break in the next step.
3. Fold in the Cool Whip gently until everything is smooth, fluffy, and gloriously chocolatey.
4. Spoon the filling into the crust, smooth the top, and chill until firm enough to slice and serve.

😱 What can go wrong (and how to fix it)

🍫 The chocolate mixture looks grainy.
The heat was probably a little too enthusiastic. Melt everything gently over low heat and stir constantly for the smoothest filling.

🍫 The Cool Whip melted into the chocolate.
The chocolate mixture was still too warm. Let it cool to room temperature before gently folding in the Cool Whip.

🍫 The pie won't set up.
It likely needs more chill time. Give it at least 4 hours in the refrigerator, or pop it in the freezer for a quicker set.

🍫 The crust crumbles when sliced.
A quick chill before filling helps the crust hold together better when serving.

🍫 The filling seems too soft.
Don't panic. This pie firms up considerably as it chills, so resist the urge to add extra ingredients.

🍫 You went back for a second slice and someone beat you to it.
This is not a recipe problem. This is a guest management problem.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

📚 More easy icebox pie recipes

If you love old-fashioned desserts with a little retro flair, don't stop with this Hershey Pie. Dr Pepper Icebox Pie transforms Texas's favorite soda into a cool, creamy dessert that's been turning heads at potlucks for decades, while Root Beer Float Pie tastes like summer vacation, drive-ins, and carefree afternoons rolled into one slice.

Still craving chocolate? German Chocolate Pie brings all the coconut-pecan goodness of the classic cake to a rich, creamy pie filling, and Classic Chocolate Cream Pie proves that some recipes never need improving. Both are vintage favorites that have earned permanent spots in recipe boxes, church cookbooks, and family gatherings across the South.

🏡 Hershey pie is one of my favorite pies because it honestly tastes like biting into a creamy Hershey bar! The texture is out of this world amazing. Make a couple and keep some in the freezer for emergencies. Sandy would absolutely approve.